Breastfeeding – 2nd attempt
I wouldn’t call my first breastfeeding experience with Sarah successful because it was only for 2 months (1 month exclusive). I told myself that I need to do better this time. The standard recommendation is to exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months. Exclusive breastfeeding means giving the baby only breast milk and nothing else goes into her mouth (including supplementary formula milk, water, etc).
I wasn’t too sure if I can tahan that long, or whether I’ll be faced with the same supply problem like the first time. I decided to give myself a more achievable aim, which is breastfeed exclusively for 2 months (so as to be fair to Sydnie). It’s a bit hard to believe but I have just surpassed my 3rd month. I know this is nothing compared to those that have bf for 6 months, 9 months or even up to whooping 2 yrs but still, it’s a personal achievement for me. So it’s still Hooray for myself.
You know, breastfeeding should be something very natural right? But I do not understand how something so natural can be so “unnatural” to learn. Yes, we really got to learn how to breastfeed. So far it’s been a very tiring experience to bf exclusively. Frankly everyday I feel like giving up and each time , I’ll tell myself Ok, feed for another day. One day lead to another and here I am now, 3.5 months down the road. Although extremely exhausting you’ll feel very proud to see your baby’s weight increase every time you bring your baby for check-ups. It’s a nice feeling to know that your baby is thriving on your own effort.
I plan to stop bf this month (in fact I said the same thing for all the previous months Haha). However bf is like a bad addiction. Help! On one hand I would like to stop but on the other hand I can’t make myself to stop it. Like sayang lar to stop. I don’t have that much supply compared to some people. The milk-o-meter needle is constantly hovering precariously between “just nice” and “NOT ENOUGH”. However I try not to stress myself too much on how much milk I have because it will eventually affect supply. Regardless, at least I could still exclusively feed Sydnie till now. Mum said she’s head me saying that I plan to stop like a thousand times but it never happened. So like I said, it’s like a bad addiction. We’ll see how long more I can withstand.
Special thanks to Sun for her support. Her emotional support gave me the extra strength to persevere till today. And she also very kind enough to borrow me her double pump!! I have to try it out. Thanks again my dear!
Trusty 3 year old Medela Mini E
My humble stock
I wasn’t too sure if I can tahan that long, or whether I’ll be faced with the same supply problem like the first time. I decided to give myself a more achievable aim, which is breastfeed exclusively for 2 months (so as to be fair to Sydnie). It’s a bit hard to believe but I have just surpassed my 3rd month. I know this is nothing compared to those that have bf for 6 months, 9 months or even up to whooping 2 yrs but still, it’s a personal achievement for me. So it’s still Hooray for myself.
You know, breastfeeding should be something very natural right? But I do not understand how something so natural can be so “unnatural” to learn. Yes, we really got to learn how to breastfeed. So far it’s been a very tiring experience to bf exclusively. Frankly everyday I feel like giving up and each time , I’ll tell myself Ok, feed for another day. One day lead to another and here I am now, 3.5 months down the road. Although extremely exhausting you’ll feel very proud to see your baby’s weight increase every time you bring your baby for check-ups. It’s a nice feeling to know that your baby is thriving on your own effort.
I plan to stop bf this month (in fact I said the same thing for all the previous months Haha). However bf is like a bad addiction. Help! On one hand I would like to stop but on the other hand I can’t make myself to stop it. Like sayang lar to stop. I don’t have that much supply compared to some people. The milk-o-meter needle is constantly hovering precariously between “just nice” and “NOT ENOUGH”. However I try not to stress myself too much on how much milk I have because it will eventually affect supply. Regardless, at least I could still exclusively feed Sydnie till now. Mum said she’s head me saying that I plan to stop like a thousand times but it never happened. So like I said, it’s like a bad addiction. We’ll see how long more I can withstand.
Special thanks to Sun for her support. Her emotional support gave me the extra strength to persevere till today. And she also very kind enough to borrow me her double pump!! I have to try it out. Thanks again my dear!
Trusty 3 year old Medela Mini E
My humble stock
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